If there’s one drink I keep coming back to when the weather heats up, it’s this strawberry mojito mocktail. It’s fresh, fizzy, lightly sweet, and honestly feels like something you’d order at a beachside café, except you can make it in about five minutes at home.
This is one of those recipes that proves you don’t need alcohol to make a drink feel fun, special, and a little bit fancy. It’s packed with fresh strawberries, mint, lime, and coconut water, then topped with sparkling soda water for that refreshing fizz.
Whether you’re making it for a summer gathering, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or just because you want something a little more exciting than plain water, this one hits the spot every time.
There are so many reasons this drink has become a staple:
First, it’s incredibly refreshing. The combination of mint, lime, and strawberries is basically summer in a glass.
Second, it’s naturally non-alcoholic, so everyone can enjoy it.
Third, it’s made with simple, wholesome ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Finally, it comes together in minutes with no fancy equipment needed.
This is where the magic happens—and it’s much easier than it looks.
First, grab a tall glass and add your sliced strawberries, fresh lime juice, and elderflower syrup (if you’re using it). Then, use a muddler to gently crush everything together. This helps release the strawberry juices and blends the flavors beautifully.
Next, take your fresh mint leaves and lightly tap them against the glass or clap them between your hands. This little step wakes up the mint oils and makes the drink smell incredible. Add the mint straight into the glass.
After that, fill your glass with ice cubes until it’s nice and chilled.
Now pour in the coconut water, about 3/4 cup per drink.
Finally, top everything with soda water or seltzer for that signature mojito fizz. Give it a gentle stir, and you’re done.
If you want to take this drink to the next level, here are a few simple tips:
One of the best things about this strawberry mojito mocktail is how easy it is to customize.
You can swap elderflower syrup for honey, maple syrup, or skip it entirely if your strawberries are sweet enough. You can also add extra berries like raspberries for a twist, or even a splash of pineapple juice for a tropical vibe.
This strawberry mojito mocktail is proof that simple ingredients can create something really special. It’s fresh, vibrant, and just the right balance of sweet and citrusy with that refreshing mint finish.
It’s the kind of drink you’ll make once… and then keep making all summer long.
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
